Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Texas

electric companies liability for fire damage

A downed power line started a fire which destroyed our well house, melted half my car and an enclosed trailer and motorcycle. Is the elcetric company responsible for the replacement or repair of my things?


Asked on 7/14/08, 1:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
ERICK PLATTEN LAW OFFICE OF ERICK PLATTEN

Re: electric companies liability for fire damage

Hello there,

The electric company is responsible under the circumstances you describe. You need to start a list of items that were destroyed in the fire and make a claim against the electrical company for your loses.

If they do not cooperate with your hire an attorney.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

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Answered on 7/20/08, 8:32 pm
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: electric companies liability for fire damage

probably..but let your insurer pay you and collect..if no insurance then make a claim

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Answered on 7/14/08, 3:58 pm


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